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GU61 KND

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 KND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,717 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,627 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,713 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,143 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,788 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,770 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,934 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,822 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 44,822 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,186 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 39,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,837 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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GU61 KND is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2011 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU61 KND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU61 KND registered?

GU61 KND is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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